Thursday, January 23, 2014

The A-B-C's of Life

Seems like everyone is talking and writing about being a mom these days. Being a parent is as unique as each of us. I don't judge others on how they choose to parent their children, and I take what others do and believe in as a sort of a compass for perspective: The more I gain, the better job I can do.

These are my list of go-to thoughts, mottoes and inspiration, so that when I'm challenged beyond my capacity, I can find my way again.

The A-B-Cs of Life

Always say please and thank you

Apply yourself 100%

Be prepared

Be curious

Be silly

Be kind

Common Sense is king

Create something

Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you

Develop your sense of humor

Eat healthy food

Exercise, in whatever way(s) you enjoy

Feel, taste, smell, hear and see everything you can

Find the positive in everything

Give willingly of yourself

Go the extra mile for those you care about

Help those in need

Help yourself. It teaches independence and self reliance

Invite friends over

If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all

Jump in with both feet

Keep negative or hurtful words to yourself

Live one day at a time, and each day to the fullest

Learn something new each day

Listen

Make art

Manage your time wisely

Meditate

Never say never

Never stop dreaming

Open your heart and your mind to new and different things

Play in the rain

Play an instrument

Protect the environment

Pray

Quit rushing

Relax every day

Remember your manners

Say "I love you" to those you love. Do it every day.

Say I'm sorry

Sing as loud as your soul will let you

Show affection openly

Share

Take time for yourself, your parents, your siblings, and your kids

Teach if you can

Uncover something new

Unplug: from electronics, stress, work, or from things that bother you or bring you down

Visit a new place once a year

Write down your funny, sad, happy and scary experiences

Be xenial. That is, show hospitality toward guests.

Yearn to achieve

Be yare. That is, be quick and agile; nimble; prepared

Be zany. It’s goes with the sillies, and can be lots of fun

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